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IndustryWeek November 1, 2006 David Blanchard |
Just In Time -- How Level Is Your Playing Field? If you believe Congress is to blame for manufacturing's woes, then vote accordingly.  |
IndustryWeek March 1, 2004 John S. McClenahen |
'Launching Point' Execs want manufacturing report follow up.  |
Scientific American July 2007 Charles Q. Choi |
Warming to Law After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, how stiff will greenhouse gas regulations be?  |
IndustryWeek January 20, 2010 Peter Alpern |
EPA Sets Stage to Battle Climate Change The Environmental Protection Agency has signaled that it might not wait for Congress and instead move ahead with its own regulations in the coming months.  |
IndustryWeek January 20, 2010 Peter Alpern |
The Future of Energy Part One -- Emissions Regulation: A New Era Dawns Whether by the hands of Congress or the EPA, regulations on carbon emissions loom in the near future. Here's how U.S. industry is mobilizing.  |
IndustryWeek November 1, 2004 John S. McClenahen |
NAM's New CEO As John M. Engler begins his term at the National Association of Manufacturers, here's how he views U.S. manufacturing and the NAM's role.  |
IndustryWeek October 14, 2005 |
Reader Reply: NAM Responds The organization's president defends members of the National Association of Manufacturers, saying they speak with one voice on the core challenges of their ability to compete.  |
IndustryWeek August 18, 2010 |
Chemical Reactions The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010, which would strengthen the federal government's authority over chemical substances, is cause for concern.  |
Scientific American November 2006 |
California, Here We Come In August the California legislature approved a bill calling for a 25% cut in emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases by 2020. But the federal courts may frustrate the states' efforts rather than furthering them.  |
IndustryWeek November 1, 2006 Jonathan Katz |
The 2006 Elections: Who Gets Your Vote? Trade and energy issues take center stage for manufacturers in the 2006 midterm election.  |
IndustryWeek November 1, 2006 John S. McClenahen |
Energy: The Winter Of Our Discomfort? Natural gas and oil prices will be lower this winter.  |
IndustryWeek September 26, 2001 John S. McClenahen |
Quick, Comprehensive Capital-Cost Reform Remains Unlikely Debate on recouping costs of machinery and equipment will continue, however...  |
BusinessWeek September 2, 2010 Kim Chipman |
Lisa Jackson's High-Wire Act on Carbon Controls The EPA chief is using her authority under the Clean Air Act to control carbon emissions.  |
IndustryWeek February 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
Just In Time -- The United States of Manufacturing Proposed Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting the right of people peaceably to assemble, develop, manufacture and distribute products.  |
Chemistry World April 24, 2009 Rebecca Trager |
EPA decision threatens chemical industry Chemical facilities could face burdensome permits and pricey construction requirements following the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) preliminary determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health and welfare.  |
Chemistry World January 30, 2013 Rebecca Trager |
Unrest over US gas exports The controversial topic of natural gas exportation is creating a growing rift between chemical companies in the US and the manufacturing establishment.  |
Geotimes March 2007 Linda Rowan |
A Change in Climate in Congress: To Act or Not To Act Because some state and local governments are taking action, Congress will need to set some federal standards in the near term. The nation can ill-afford a hodge-podge of regulations and policies on climate change across the country.  |
Chemistry World September 15, 2014 Rebecca Trager |
US bid to control power plant emissions challenged The governors of 15 US states have joined together to question the legality of the US Environmental Protection Agency's recently proposed climate rule to limit carbon emissions from the country's existing power plants.  |
IndustryWeek November 1, 2005 Patricia Panchak |
Editor's Page -- Filling Manufacturing's Leadership Void Tired of lipservice -- a void which begins at the nation's capitol -- new leaders are taking matters into their own hands.  |
IndustryWeek January 1, 2009 Thomas J. Duesterberg |
The Competitive Edge -- Bridging the Divide Between Wall Street and Main Street When it comes to helping U.S. manufacturers, President Obama's first rule should be: Do no further harm.  |
Inc. May 2005 Darren Dahl |
On China Trade, Smaller Companies Find Their Voice The explosion of Chinese imports has changed U.S. small business manufacturers in many ways, including how they lobby in Washington.  |
Popular Mechanics December 17, 2009 Adam Hadhazy |
How the Manufacturing Sector Can Curtail Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increasing efficiency, which reduces emissions, also improves the bottom line, and so the manufacturing industry has already begun to think creatively about its sizable carbon footprint.  |
IndustryWeek March 1, 2003 John S. McClenahen |
Order In The Torts Despite company plans to settle asbestos claims, business continues to seek federal civil-suit limits. The states, however, may have the final word.  |
Chemistry World March 3, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
Proposed ozone rule could cut US GDP by $1.7 trillion The US's new, more restrictive ozone standard of 65 parts per billion could cut America's GDP by $1.7 trillion between 2017 and 2040, according to a new report.  |
BusinessWeek January 14, 2010 John Carey |
Emissions Rules are On the Way The EPA has regulations due at the end of March, and Congress may weigh in with a bill of its own.  |
BusinessWeek November 24, 2010 |
The Climate-Change Casualty List The incoming class of House and Senate Republicans include at least 47 who deny that scientific data prove human activity is warming the planet. Here's how they may complicate the Obama Administration's climate-change agenda.  |
IndustryWeek April 1, 2009 |
Just In Time -- Manufacturing is not an Ideology If you were hoping the government would pull us out of this recession, it's time for a new strategy.  |
IndustryWeek March 14, 2012 David Blanchard |
Intermodal Transportation Strategies Offer Manufacturers a Greener Way of Doing Business Manufacturers are realigning their transportation networks to reduce both their costs and their carbon footprints.  |
IndustryWeek February 1, 2005 John S. McClenahen |
The Business Of Reform A National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)-founded coalition promises to be in the forefront of overhauling Social Security.  |
Food Engineering November 1, 2005 |
Regulatory Watch FDA announces new measures to help protect consumers against mad cow disease... National Association of Manufacturers agrees with passage of CAFTA-DR...  |
IndustryWeek November 16, 2011 Stephen Gold |
The (High) Cost of Manufacturing in America The United States is one of the most expensive places on earth to manufacture products. Here's why.  |
IndustryWeek July 1, 2005 John S. McClenahen |
Taxes: Retreat From Reform? The U.S. tax code is too cumbersome and confusing, manufacturers say. George W. Bush agrees. A presidential advisory panel this summer will suggest ways to make the system simpler and fairer. But U.S.-based manufacturers shouldn't count on seeing much in the way of tax reform anytime soon.  |
IndustryWeek September 14, 2011 |
Wanted: Talent-Driven Innovation Can the United States meet the challenge of creating the skilled workforce needed for manufacturing leadership?  |
IndustryWeek January 1, 2007 Jill Jusko |
Congress Renews R&D Tax Credit The Semiconductor Industry Association was among organizations praising Congress following its last-minute renewal of the U.S. research and development tax credit as part of broader legislation passed in December.  |
IndustryWeek July 11, 2012 |
Manufacturing Needs a Strategy - But Which One? Blueprints abound for reinvigorating U.S. manufacturing, but so far policymakers have shown little inclination to act on them.  |
Scientific American November 2007 Jeffrey D. Sachs |
Climate Change and the Law (Extended edition) Even the Bush administration has started to recognize U.S. legal obligations to fight global warming.  |
IndustryWeek May 20, 2009 |
First Up -- Sweating the Big Stuff -- and It's All Big Stuff It's time to put manufacturing on the list of national issues we must address now.  |
Wired September 22, 2008 Steve Rayner |
Steve Rayner: Take Climate Change Seriously The outgoing administration failed to come to grips with climate change out of fear that reducing greenhouse gas emissions would damage the economy.  |
Entrepreneur October 2003 Joshua Kurlantzick |
Made in America? More and more U.S. businesses are trekking overseas to explore cheaper ways to make their products. But what does that mean for small manufacturers left behind on the home front?  |
IndustryWeek September 1, 2006 |
Labor Days: Meeting Our Workforce Challenges! This special report takes the critical challenges facing U.S. manufacturers, puts them in perspective and presents the best workforce practices of America's plants.  |
IndustryWeek January 1, 2005 |
Letters To The Editor For January 2005 China driving up steel prices... etc.  |
IndustryWeek March 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
Just In Time -- Buddy, Can You Spare a Job? U.S. manufacturers assert their continuing relevance despite a decline in overall employment and a lack of commitment from politicians.  |
IndustryWeek June 1, 2007 David Blanchard |
The Face Of American Manufacturing The United States is the world's most productive country, but the global landscape has changed dramatically in recent years and even more changes are on the way.  |
BusinessWeek January 13, 2011 Albert R. Hunt et al. |
Tax Reform Is in the Eye of the Beholder Obama wants any tax overhaul to trim the deficit or be revenue neutral.  |
IndustryWeek March 1, 2009 David Blanchard |
IndustryWeek's 2009 Salary Survey Comments on Manufacturing at the Crossroads One thing all manufacturing managers seem to agree on is that things are tough out there, and getting tougher.  |
IndustryWeek September 22, 2010 |
More Chemical Reactions Could reforming a decades-old U.S. toxic substances law actually help manufacturers?  |
The Motley Fool June 19, 2009 Eric Bleeker |
Is This China Cheapie a Buy? Its industry may be horrible, but Nam Tai's share price looks mighty tempting.  |
IndustryWeek October 1, 2003 Tonya Vinas |
Review Benefits To Retain Employees Predictions of a worker shortage abound, just when you need a dedicated, skilled staff the most.  |
The Motley Fool March 30, 2011 Jim Mueller |
Rising Star Buy: Time for Some More Nam Tai Electronics One tsunami and a 13% drop later and it's time to pick up some more of this electronic component manufacturer.  |
Food Engineering December 1, 2008 |
Regulatory Watch: Will food safety be a priority for Obama? A strong FDA Commissioner is seen as a first step toward restoring integrity to the food inspection process.  |